Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Ophthalmologist with a keen specialist interest in emergency eye care to join the team at Abergele Eye Unit on a fixed term basis as maternity leave cover to 19th March 2026
This is a part time 6 session contract (please refer to the Welsh Consultants' contract for precise contractual details) and will consists of dedicated emergency eye care clinics and theatre sessions as required. All theatre sessions have senior anaesthetic cover.
There will be dedicated secretarial/admin support and mentoring will be available to newly appointed consultants.
Main duties of the job
The Abergele Eye Unit is a well-established ophthalmic unit located in a separate site six miles from the main YGC hospital site. Additional peripheral clinics are performed at Colwyn Bay.
This is a part-time post consisting of 6 sessions per week (please refer to the Welsh Consultants' contract for precise contractual details). And will be split as 5 DCC and 1 SPA's. There will be dedicated secretarial/admin support.
The fixed sessions will predominately be based covering the emergency eye care unit.
The remaining flexible sessions would be used to support professional development, teaching, research, clinical governance, patient administration and to cover on-call commitments. Mentoring will be available to newly appointed consultants.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.
If you are ready to make a significant impact on the future of healthcare in North Wales and possess the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply.
Informal conversations are encouraged prior to applying. Please contact Dr Catrin Bertalot
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.
If you are ready to make a significant impact on the future of healthcare in North Wales and possess the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply.
Informal conversations are encouraged prior to applying. Please contact Dr Catrin Bertalot
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Emergency Eye Care Fellowship
Desirable
- Evidence of fellowship/training or competencies in Glaucoma or Oculoplastics
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register or subsequent entry within 6 months of the interview.
Experiences
Essential
- Broad Based general experience in Ophthalmology including complex cataracts, emergency surgeries and procedures
Desirable
- Additional specialist qualification or qualification, relevant skills experience in the relevant specialty.
Clinical Governance
Essential
- An understanding of the Strategic and Operational issues underpinning Clinical Governance and their application in daily practice and evidence of such.
Ability
Essential
- Ability to apply knowledge. Ability to write relevant, legible clinical notes. Safe and effective verbal communication skills.
- Willingness to involve patients in their management.
- Ability to handle difficult interviews with patients or relatives with tact and sensitivity
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
Management
Essential
- An understanding of NHS management practices and their application and evidence of such.
- A willingness to attend and actively participate in the departmental management meetings
Desirable
- Management courses / qualifications.
- Departmental administration experience.
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation Evidence of completed audit projects
Desirable
- Critical appraisal courses / skills.
Training
Essential
- Evidence of commitment to Life Long Learning and Continued Professional Development.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Emergency Eye Care Fellowship
Desirable
- Evidence of fellowship/training or competencies in Glaucoma or Oculoplastics
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register or subsequent entry within 6 months of the interview.
Experiences
Essential
- Broad Based general experience in Ophthalmology including complex cataracts, emergency surgeries and procedures
Desirable
- Additional specialist qualification or qualification, relevant skills experience in the relevant specialty.
Clinical Governance
Essential
- An understanding of the Strategic and Operational issues underpinning Clinical Governance and their application in daily practice and evidence of such.
Ability
Essential
- Ability to apply knowledge. Ability to write relevant, legible clinical notes. Safe and effective verbal communication skills.
- Willingness to involve patients in their management.
- Ability to handle difficult interviews with patients or relatives with tact and sensitivity
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
Management
Essential
- An understanding of NHS management practices and their application and evidence of such.
- A willingness to attend and actively participate in the departmental management meetings
Desirable
- Management courses / qualifications.
- Departmental administration experience.
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation Evidence of completed audit projects
Desirable
- Critical appraisal courses / skills.
Training
Essential
- Evidence of commitment to Life Long Learning and Continued Professional Development.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
